Sensitive British officer John Clements (as Harry Faversham) shows his distaste for war, and is branded a coward by soldiering pals Ralph Richardson (as John Durrance), Jack Allen (as Thomas Willoughby), and Donald Gray (as Peter Burroughs). They symbolize Mr. Clements is "chicken" by sending him three feathers; and, embarrassed fiancée June Duprez (as Ethne Burroughs) provides another. But, instead of letting them drag him down, "The Four Feathers" inspire Clements to prove his mettle.
This version of "The Four Feathers" finds its main strengths in excellent color photography and well-staged action scenes, filmed on location. Producer Alexander Korda and director brother Zoltan work nicely with cinematographers Georges Perinal and (in the Sudan) Osmond Borradaile. The heroic "Harry" received a pop theme song entitled "The Fantasy World of Harry Faversham" from The Cowsills in 1968 (hear it on "Captain Sad and His Ship of Fools"), and a 2002 feature re-make starred Heath Ledger.
******* The Four Feathers (4/18/39) Alexander Korda : Zoltan Korda ~ John Clements, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, June Duprez
This version of "The Four Feathers" finds its main strengths in excellent color photography and well-staged action scenes, filmed on location. Producer Alexander Korda and director brother Zoltan work nicely with cinematographers Georges Perinal and (in the Sudan) Osmond Borradaile. The heroic "Harry" received a pop theme song entitled "The Fantasy World of Harry Faversham" from The Cowsills in 1968 (hear it on "Captain Sad and His Ship of Fools"), and a 2002 feature re-make starred Heath Ledger.
******* The Four Feathers (4/18/39) Alexander Korda : Zoltan Korda ~ John Clements, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, June Duprez